Job Description

Are you a dedicated Mathematics teacher looking to work at world class independent school on a permanent contract with plenty of benefits?

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Mathematics teacher who is keen to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic and dynamic attitude.

This essential subject is taught to a high level in all year groups with the opportunity to continue at A level and, for top Mathematicians, to enjoy the challenge of Further Mathematics. Pupils develop the ability to think logically, solve problems and work collaboratively with their peers. The Department consists of highly qualified teachers covering a full range of specialist mathematical areas including statistics, mechanics and pure mathematics.

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class full-boarding school for girls, located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11-18.

We have been at the forefront of girls' boarding education for over 125 years. Superb academic outcomes are the School's hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe. Known for its world-class education, Wycombe Abbey encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils.

The School benefits from easy access to London (24 minutes to Marylebone), the Chiltern Hills and attractive towns such as Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and Beaconsfield. Heathrow is also just 20 miles away plus good transport links to other London airports.

Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which compares favourably with other independent schools and is well above that of the maintained sector.

Benefits of working at Wycombe Abbey include:

Enrolment in the School's generous pension scheme. Fee school remission at Wycombe Abbey and selected prep schools. Generous CPD training and development scheme. Free parking. Free meals. Free use of the Sports Centre. Free eye tests. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting "Apply for this job". Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on

01494 895575

or hr@wycombeabbey.com .

Closing date for applications: Monday 5 May 2025

Interview date: Thursday 15 May 2025

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.*
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person